Alcorn County News

Benjamin Coleman pleaded guilty to fraudulently claiming unemployment funds in Mississippi. The state auditor’s office continues to crack down on fraudsters.

The Mississippi Outdoors crew visits Eagle Lake in Warren County for prime crappie fishing season, showcasing successful catches during early summer.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will host its annual Fallen Officer Memorial on Thursday, May 14, at 10 a.m., honoring conservation officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Centers for disaster recovery in Mississippi will open Monday, offering aid to residents affected by recent events.

Prentiss County is honoring fallen officers, including Deputy Sheriff Michael Hisaw, with a memorial service on Friday evening.

During National Police Week, communities recognize the dedication and sacrifice of law enforcement officers and remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty.

The National Weather Service has issued a slight risk for severe storms in parts of Mississippi from this afternoon through Monday morning.

A new donation collection point has been established in Brookhaven to gather supplies for community needs.

Showers and thunderstorms are decreasing as a cold front moves south, leading to dry conditions for the rest of the week, according to radar updates.

Temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-70s to low 80s through at least Friday, with summer-like heat arriving later this week.